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Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

According to their letter, we _____ them with a copy of our company’s accounts before we can order any cars on contract hire.

_____ is his kindness that he is loved by everyone.

- "Have you taken everything into account?"

- "Yes, I think I’ve made _______ for just about everything."

Choose the best option that best fits each of the blanks to complete the passage.

Having a roof over your head is a 20.1primitiverarelimitedbasic necessity that we in the western world have 20.2assembledcausedproducedturned into an art form - a stylish place to dwell is now intrinsic to our happiness. But the way we live also has to keep pace with rapidly changing lifestyles and as our 20.3attitudesideasconceptsschemes towards the environment change, we're becoming more aware that our homes 5 need to tread more lightly on the earth. Architects are 20.4soaringswellingclimbingrising to this creative challenge, designing inspiring buildings that respond both to our modern lives, and to our growing sense of environmental responsibility. These new buildings boast contemporary aesthetics while encouraging us to live more responsibly by using 20.5fewergreatergrandershorter resources. From innovative designs of tiny capsule dwellings to elegant family homes with robust green features, sustainable ideas are permeating modern design. And it seems we're on the verge of a seismic shift. One idea doing the rounds is that because our aspirations have changed, we can now be content with far fewer possessions. This concept 20.6assuredcreatedinspiredimposed Horden Cherry Lee to design the micro-compact home, a sleek pad only two cubic meters in size, 20.7yethowdespitewhatever spacious enough for two people to live in for short periods. Professor Horden justifies these compact proportions in 20.8termsplansreasonsmeans of our modern habits: status is increasingly gained by having a high degree of mobility rather than merely owning things.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Many ants forage across the countryside in large numbers and undertake mass migrations; these activities proceed because one ant lays a trail on the ground for the others to follow. As a worker ant returns home after finding a source of food, it marks the route by intermittently touching its stinger to the ground and depositing a tiny amount of trail pheromone – a mixture of chemicals that delivers diverse messages as the context changes.

These trails incorporate no directional information and may be followed by other ants in either direction. Unlike some other messages, such as the one arising from a dead ant, a food trail has to be kept secret from members of other species. It is not surprising then that ant species use a wide variety of compounds as trail pheromones. Ants can be extremely sensitive to these signals. Investigators working with the trail pheromone of the leafcutter ant Atta texana calculated that one milligram of this substance would suffice to lead a column of ants three times around Earth.

The vapor of the evaporating pheromone over the trail guides an ant along the way, and the ant detects this signal with receptors in its antennae. A trail pheromone will evaporate to furnish the highest concentration of vapor right over the trail, in what is called a vapor space. In following the trail, the ant moves to the right and left, oscillating from side to side across the line of the trail itself, bringing first one and then the other antenna into the vapor space. As the ant moves to the right, its left antenna arrives in the vapor space. The signal it receives causes it to swing to the left, and the ant then pursues this new course until its right antenna reaches the vapor space. It then swings back to the right, and so weaves back and forth down the trail.

- A: “Have you told your dad what's bothering you?

- B: “I'd _____ in you than in my parents."

Nancy and James are talking about their school days.

Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."

James: "______. We had sweet memories together then."

Two students are talking about the school curriculum.

- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."

- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."

Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.

- Jane: "_____"

- Mike: "It's my pleasure."

Ben: "I think people should be allowed to smoke on trains and buses. Don’t you?"

John: "_______ But it's acceptable if they smoke in private settings."

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I went away for a few days.

b. What was wrong with her?

c. Jane wasn’t feeling well.

d. She felt tired and hot, so she stayed in bed. What did you do?

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I thought she'd be happy.

b. Did you see May today?

c. Yeah, especially since she got a promotion recently.

d. Maybe it's some kind of personal problem.

e. Yes. But why does she have such a long face?

f. I don't have the foggiest idea.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Why don’t you book a dentist’s appointment?
b. Maybe I can help you typing. I’m not doing anything right now.
c. My tooth’s hurt.
d. I can’t. I’m busy typing 180 pages for my new project manager.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Doesn’t matter. I’ll see you at lunch.
b. Don’t you have an English class now?
c. No, I don’t. I only have English on Monday. Today is Tuesday.
d. Well, I thought I have English with you now so that we can talk in class.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. I guess so.  But think about Africa.

b. I heard that, but it's not surprising actually, 'cause we haven't had as much rain as normal this year.

c. Did you hear that?  The drought conditions are severe!  There's a lot of death, dying, and suffering out there!

d. I guess you might have to quit watering your garden.  I heard that they are going to start rationing water.  In fact, this morning I happened to hear on the radio that the reservoir had dipped below half its capacity this month and the volume of water entering the reservoir is the smallest in fifty years. 

e. Well, if it could rain even a drop, things would be much better!  And my flowers in the garden would come back in a heartbeat.

f. Really!  I thought that might happen. Great! There go my vegetables!   

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

Bill should have arrived by now.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following sentence.

“Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer,” said Sophie.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

“You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.

Choose the sentence CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It is reported that the harvest had been wiped out due to heavy frost.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this one.

Every soldier will have to use a radio after landing.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages. It’s not easy to make full use of them.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution. It urges the government worldwide to take action soon.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

He died in 1960. He received the bravery award in 1970.

Choose the correct sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following question.

His wife gave birth to their first child. He understood what true responsibility meant.

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Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order catalogs. However, some (1) _____________ find that the goods they ordered look nothing like the pictures, arrive damaged, or don't arrive at all. Here are some tips to help protect yourself when you shop through the mail.

• Before placing your first order, ask around. Have your friends or family used this catalog before? How was their experience? Were they satisfied with the goods and service? Would they use the company again?
• (2)___________ Look for companies that offer a no-questions asked return policy. Check whether you will have to pay postage if you need to return goods.
• Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs. (3) ____________ Make sure you know exactly what you are paying for.
• How long will you have to wait for your order. If you need something in a hurry, (4) ____________
• Keep records of your orders, including the catalog name, address, telephone number, and the date that you placed the order. Of course, you should also keep track of items ordered, operator name, and expected date of delivery.
• If you encounter any problems with a mail-order company, contact a consumer advocacy group. (5) ___________

Choose the correct answer for (1).

Choose the correct answer for (2)

Choose the correct answer for (3)

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Choose the correct answer for (5)